All signs point to Alex Smith playing

Summary of 13 articles · Updated Nov 19, 2012

All signs were pointing to 49ers quarterback Alex Smith playing Monday night against the Bears. 49ers quarterback Alex Smith won’t play on Monday night against the Bears. According to an ESPN report on Monday morning, 49ers starter Alex Smith has been rul… (more)ed out against the Bears. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith did not play Monday night against the Chicago Bears because he was unable to get clearance from a neurologist one week after suffering a concussion. In this case, the end result of the team’s analysis is that Smith will be required to not play. That’s an obvious extension of the warrior mentality; not only will players hide concussion when they happen, but they’ll say whatever they have to say to stay on track to return from one especially when not playing would mean giving the player’s hand-picked successor a chance to show that he’s ready to do some successing.

Niners officially scratch Alex Smith

It’s official. 49ers coach Alex Smith won’t play on Monday night against the Bears. The team announced the decision on Monday, explaining that the team’s medical director and concussion expert, Dr. Dan Garza, made the determination. It’s still unc

49ers quarterback Alex Smith reportedly ruled out vs. Bears

Report States Smith Won’t Go at QB Tonight vs Bears

Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers The Niners will have to take on the Bears tonight without the services of QB Alex Smith according to Chris Mortensen of ESPN. The report says that Smith was not cleared by an independent neurologist,…

Report: 49ers' Smith not cleared, to sit vs. Bears

Thoughts as 49ers' Smith ruled out for MNF

The assumption all week was that Alex Smith would start for the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. The assumption was wrong. While Smith's concussion did not prevent him from practicing during the week, it will prevent him from playing against the Chi…

Report: Alex Smith out for Monday night

All signs were pointing to 49ers quarterback Alex Smith playing Monday night against the Bears. Key word: Were. Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports that Smith was unable to get clearance from doctors to suit up against the Bears. Which means that Smith fa

Jay Cutler, Alex Smith headline Bears, 49ers inactive lists

Concussions will keep quarterbacks Jay Cutler and Alex Smith out of Monday night's Chicago Bears-San Francisco 49ers game. Both starters were injured last Sunday and have not been cleared to return to the lineup. Jason Campbell will start in place of Cu…